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How to Check a Mac for Viruses

If you think your Macintosh computer has caught a virus, or you just want to protect your computer against any threats, you should give it a health check as soon as possible. We recommend you use Movavi Mac Cleaner – a multifunction program that will help you quickly detect harmful files, safely remove them, and provide first-class Mac virus protection. In addition to virus detection, Mac Cleaner will also keep your Mac running smoothly by cleaning out old, large, and unwanted files.

To learn about detecting viruses and malware with Movavi Mac Cleaner, just download the software and follow the steps below.

1. Install the Program

Run the downloaded DMG file and follow the installation instructions.

2. Check Your Mac for Harmful Files

If you’re using Mac Cleaner for the first time, you’ll need to install the virus checker engine and virus definition database. To do this, open the Antivirus tab, read the license and click the box next toI accept the license agreement, then click the Install button.

To start checking your Mac for viruses, click Add Folder and select the directories or individual files you want to check; you can also manually drag and drop the appropriate folders or files into the program area. Now click the Start button to begin the virus check. If you are online, Mac Cleaner will update the virus database each time you run a virus check.

3. Delete Infected Files

When the malware check is complete, you’ll see a list of any harmful files found on your Mac. Mark the files you want to remove, or click Select All to delete all infected files right away. Finally, click Remove.

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